DOWNTOWN RODEO PARADE
Marking the start of a long-held tradition, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo season kicks off with its annual parade and Western heritage celebration, featuring thousands of men and women on horseback, decorative floats, marching bands and enthusiastic spectators. This year, legendary bullfighter and barrel man Leon Coffee will lead the charge as the grand marshal.
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 25 Where: Parade begins at Bagby and Walker streets, travels down Travis to Bell and from Bell to Louisiana, before turning on Lamar; it ends at Lamar and Bagby Details: Free; rodeohouston.com
RODEO ROUNDUP
The traditional event kicks off Go Texan Day, with a proclamation by Mayor Sylvester Turner. Attendees can enjoy free chopped barbecue sandwiches provided by the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Committee, live music and take pictures on top of a Longhorn steer.
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 25
Where: Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby
Details: Free; rodeohouston.com
BLACK HISTORY STORY TIME SERIES
Children’s Museum Houston and ABC13 Houston celebrate Black History Month with a story time series featuring books written by African American authors and local leaders in the community. Melanie Lawson is this week’s guest speaker.
When: 1:15-p.m. Feb. 25 Where: 1500 Binz
Details: $14-$15; cmhouston.org
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Avenida Houston’s Black History Month Celebration includes an outdoor market featuring local Black-owned businesses along with live musical entertainment hosted by KTSU 90.9 FM. Visitors can enjoy free activities fit for the whole family, including educational activities that celebrate Houston’s diversity. When: 2-6 p.m. Feb. 25 Where: Avenida Houston, 701 Avenida de las Americas Details: Free; avenidahouston.com
FAMILY ZONE
On selected Sundays, families are invited to visit the MFAH
Family Zone. Find engaging activities, coloring sheets and colored pencils, as well as knowledgeable staff members who can answer questions about the works of art on view.
When: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 26 Where: Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main
Details: Included with general admission, $12-$19; mfah.org
CHEAP SKATE NIGHTS AT THE RINK
On selected Mondays, visitors can skate around the Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green for just $8 plus tax per person. When: 5-10 p.m. Feb. 27 Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details: discoverygreen.com
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
Throughout Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo season, visitors can enjoy carnival rides, a midway, as well as events in NRG Arena and the NRG Center. When: Feb. 28-March 19 Where: NRG Park, One NRG Park
Details: $10 and up; rodeohouston.com
ROSENBERG
GARDEN RAILROAD FUN DAY
Houston Area “G” Gaugers (HAGG) model train club meets at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum every fourth Sunday to run trains on the tracks of the Garden Railroad Exhibit. The museum also hosts fun seasonal activities for kids on this day.
When: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 26 Where: 1921 Avenue F Details: $6-$9; rosenbergrrmuseum.org
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